Green energy no guarantee for emission reduction
According to Ecotricity, a supplier of green electricity in the United Kingdom, what has so far been referred to as ‘green electricity’ does not guarantee that there will be a reduction in the greenhouse gas emissions. This is because some of the so-called ‘green electricity’ is not really renewable energy. As
by Tessa Clarke July 7th, 2008
Electricity more expensive in Wales
In Wales it has been claimed that more than one million homes pay fifteen sterling pounds more for their electricity than the rest of the United Kingdom. As a result Ofgem the energy regulator is now engaged in investigating the ...
by Lynnette Adamson July 6th, 2008
Grid code reforms to be hurried
The energy regulator, Ofgem, is undertaking reforms on electricity and gas codes to assist green energy schemes particularly the newcomers especially the micro-electricity generators. In order of producers of power to be linked to the national grid in the United Kingdom ...
by Lynnette Adamson July 3rd, 2008
Micro-electricity suppliers criticised
2 energy suppliers whose clientele is mainly small-sized businesses has received criticism from an energy sector watchdog for exploiting the inefficiencies of the bigger energy suppliers and putting in place harsh contractual terms. The energy sector watchdog, Energywatch has named the ...
by Emma Young July 2nd, 2008
Scottish Power and Scottish & Southern Energy under investigation
Scottish Power and Scottish & Southern Energy are under investigations instituted by the energy regulator, Ofgem on accusations of the two abusing their dominance in the United Kingdom power market. The probe into the two firms, is distinct from an investigation into energy supply markets initiated on the twenty first February
by Emma Young April 14th, 2008
Npower Criticised Over Disconnection Rates
Npower has been critcised by Ofgem, the industry regulator, for not taking action to help customers who struggle to pay their bills. Ofgem says npower has the highest customer disconnection rate of all the major gas and electricity firms. Npower, the UK's fourth biggest energy supplier, cut off 70 gas customers per
by admin January 28th, 2008
Ofgem Considers Energy Market Collusionn
Ofgem, the UK’s energy watchdog, is looking closely at allegations of cartel-like behaviour by the country’s top six gas and electricity suppliers. Ofgem has written to Britain’s Energy Retail Association (ERA) to ensure that illicit price fixing is not happening at ...
by admin January 28th, 2008
Ofgem Declines Energy Probe
Ofgem, the UK energy regulator, announced that is has no concerns about anti-competitive behaviour in the UK. Earlier this month, Npower increased average gas prices by 17.2% and electricity by 12.7%, and its competitors are expected to follow suit. Chancellor Alistair ...
by admin January 16th, 2008
U.K. Treasury Chief Concerned about Rise in Utility Prices
Alistair Darling, head of the U.K.’s treasury, requested a meeting with the U.K.’s independent energy regulator to talk about whether rising utility prices are justified. Darling sought to know why companies are seeking double-digit increases. Ofgem, the regulator, will be meeting ...
by admin January 9th, 2008
2.8 Million Cash in on Falling Gas and Electricity Prices.
According to research that has been carried out by Ofgem, who are the energy watchdog, the number of households that have switched their suppliers for gas and electricity so far this year is more than 2.8 million. This figure is expected to rise to around 4.8 million by the end of
by admin January 6th, 2008
